§ 7 and 8. Mr. Benceasked the Minister of Labour (1) how many men were registered as unemployed at the Kilsyth employment exchange at the latest possible date; and what steps he is taking to place the unemployed men in employment in the new town of Cumbernauld;
(2) how many women were registered as unemployed at the Kilsyth employment exchange at the latest possible date; and what steps he is taking to place the women in employment in the new town of Cumbernauld.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. William Whitelaw)175 men and 120 women were registered as unemployed at Kilsyth Employment Exchange on 10th February. Our local officers will continue in their efforts to find employment for these people by submitting them to suitable vacancies including any that may arise in Cumbernauld which is in the Kilsyth Employment Exchange area.
§ Mr. BenceWill the hon. Gentleman consider establishing an employment exchange in the new town of Cumbernauld? The population is about 6,000 or 7,000, and I understand that there are hundreds of women who are unemployed there. Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that it would be as well to have an employment exchange in the new town so that they could register there, which would be much more convenient for them?
§ Mr. WhitelawI will take note of what the hon. Gentleman suggests.